Mill/Production Planner

SRG; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Mill Planner responsible for creating and managing production schedules for the diapers business. This role involves close coordination with production sites to optimize resource utilization, place material orders, and ensure timely product transfers. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and strong analytical skills, as well as experience in Supply Chain operations. This fully remote role offers competitive pay and a contract lasting until the end of August 2026.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Supply Chain/Operations at site or staff level.
• Demonstrated ability to organize resources and analyze alternatives for effective decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Issue production schedules that optimize utilization of machines, materials, and storage capacity.
• Place raw material orders with vendors for timely production availability.
• Ensure finished goods orders align with customer service objectives.
• Coordinate transfer of finished products to meet demand.
• Maintain accurate planning data in SAP, updating as needed.

Skills

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Strong analytical skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Ability to build trust with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

The Mill Planner is responsible for creating and managing production schedules, raw material orders, and deployment movements for the diapers business. This role requires close coordination with production sites to ensure schedules are feasible and meet both customer service and cost objectives.

Contract Details

• Pay: £17.17 per hour (PAYE)
• Location: Fully remote
• Contract Duration: Until end of August 2026
• Start Date: 5th January (Required)

Key Responsibilities

• Issue production schedules that optimize utilization of machines (assets), materials, and storage capacity.
• Place raw material orders with vendors to ensure timely availability for production.
• Ensure purchased finished goods orders from external vendors align with customer service objectives.
• Coordinate transfer of finished products from production sites to mixing centers to meet demand.
• Execute regional production, raw material, and deployment changes within the tactical (0-4 week) horizon.
• Maintain accurate planning data in SAP, updating as needed for material/product changes.
• Drive completion of special projects related to supply planning.
• Provide on-call support for production sites.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in Supply Chain/Operations at site or staff level.
• Demonstrated ability to organize resources and analyze alternatives for effective decision-making.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; ability to build trust with stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP.